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www.liofa.eu Gaeltacht Bursary Scéim Sparánachtaí Scheme Summer 2016 Gaeltachta Samhradh 2016
Introduction
The Líofa campaign aims
to encourage 20,000
people from all walks of
life across the north to
Training Providers
sign up to the challenge
of becoming fluent in The scheme is being carried out in conjunction
with Comhaltas Uladh, Gael Linn, Coláiste
Irish by 2020. na bhFiann and Colásite an Phiarsaigh and
successful applicants can choose to attend any
one of the courses listed in annex A based in the
Donegal Gaeltacht area.
The Gaeltacht Bursary The Bursary covers the course fee and
accommodation costs and payment will be made
Scheme directly to Comhaltas Uladh, Gael Linn, Coláiste
na bhFiann and Colaiste an Phiarsaigh following
satisfactory completion of the course by the
The Líofa Gaeltacht Bursary Scheme applicant.
provides practical support to Líofa Applicants must nominate TWO courses, in case
participants. It offers the opportunity their first choice is unavailable.
for eligible applicants, irrespective of The Department’s decision on the awarding of
tradition and background, to be able bursaries is final and no correspondence will be
to attend an Irish-language summer entered into.
course, and experience Gaelic culture Failure to notify the Líofa team of non-attendance
in all aspects of daily life. will result in exclusion from future competitions.
The Gaeltacht Bursary covers the cost
of course fees and accommodation for
those applicants that meet the criteria.
If the scheme is oversubscribed names
will be drawn by random selection.
Those who have not received a bursary
from Líofa in previous years will be
given first preference.
Criteria Application
Applications are invited from: If you wish to apply you should:
1. People who are signed up to Líofa 1. Complete the application form. We must
2. Young people aged (12-18) and adults (18+) receive a signed hard copy.
3. Applicants who reside in the north of Ireland 2. Attach your free school meals letter (original
(Tyrone, Armagh, Antrim, Fermanagh, letter from Education and Library Board or
Down, Derry) headed letter from school confirming the same)
4. Adults in receipt of one of the benefits listed
below or from young people whose parent(s) / OR ALTERNATIVELY
guardian(s) are in receipt of one of the following: 3. Bring the application form to your local benefit
•• Free school meals as approved by the local office and ask an official to complete Social
Education and Library Board (You must Security Office section on page 6 confirming
provide an original copy of the Board’s that the applicant and/or applicant’s parent/
award letter); guardian is in receipt of one of the listed
•• Pension Credit; benefits.
4. If you are in receipt of Working Tax Credit and/or
•• Income Support;
Child Tax Credit you must include a copy of the
•• Income based Job Seekers Allowance; Award notice for 2015/16.
•• Income related Employment and Support 5. Return the completed application form to Líofa
Allowance; at the following address:
Líofa, DCAL, Languages and Waterways
•• the Guarantee element of State Pension
Branch, 7th Floor Causeway Exchange, 1-7
Credit;
Bedford Street, Belfast, BT2 7EG by 4pm
•• Support under the Immigration and Asylum on Monday 29th February 2016.
Act; 6. A confirmation e-mail/letter will be sent when
•• Young people who receive Income Support, we receive your application. If you send in an
income based Job Seeker’s Allowance or application but do not receive the confirmation
income related Employment and Support e-mail/letter within two weeks please contact
Allowance, in their own right, are also Líofa on 028 90 515008 or liofa@dcalni.eu.
eligible; or
•• You may also be eligible for a bursary if you
are in receipt of Child Tax Credit or Working
Tax Credit (applicants will be required to
provide a copy of their award letter for
the year 2015/2016).
Terms and Conditions Apply
Annex A – List of courses
ADULTS (18+) YOUNG PEOPLE (12-18yrs)
Gaoth Dobhair Coláiste Bhun an Inbhir
Course A: 03/07/16 – 09/07/16 (CODE: GL1A)
Course A: 12/06/16 – 03/07/16 (CODE: GL2A)
Course B: 31/07/16 – 06/08/16 (CODE: GL1B)
Course B: 03/07/16 – 24/07/16 (CODE: GL2B)
Gael-Linn has many decades of experience in running
Irish-language courses for adults. The courses take Coláiste Bhun an Inbhir, a Gael-Linn summer college,
place in Gaoth Dobhair, which is one of the largest has been providing Irish-language courses for
Irish-speaking areas in the country and is an area of young people in the area for a number of decades.
outstanding beauty. The courses run for seven days, The college is surrounded by beautiful beaches,
focusing primarily on conversational Irish and all breathtaking scenery and the Atlantic Ocean in
levels of ability are catered for. Irish-language classes North West Donegal. Irish-language classes take
take place in the morning and afternoon, while place in the morning time and pupils take part in
cultural activities take place in the evening time. culturally enriching activities, such as music, sport,
song and dance in the afternoons and evenings.
Students stay with families who are native Irish
speakers and are taught by qualified professionals in
YOUNG PEOPLE (12-18yrs) a safe and controlled environment.
Coláiste an Phiarsaigh, Dún Lúiche
Coláiste Mhuire, Loch an Iúir
Course A: 05/06/16 – 19/06/16 (CODE: CPA)
Course A: 17/06/16 – 01/07/16 (CODE: LIA)
Course B: 19/06/16 – 03/07/16 (CODE: CPB) Course B: 02/07/16 – 23/07/16 (CODE: LIB)
Course C: 03/07/16 – 17/07/16 (CODE: CPC) Course C: 24/07/16 – 14/08/16 (CODE: LIC)
Coláiste an Phiarsaigh is one of Donegal’s newer Coláiste Mhuire, Loch an Iúir, has been providing
Irish-language summer colleges, having re- Irish-language courses for young people since 1945.
established a college for young adults in the Dún The college is situated in North-West Donegal, in
Lúiche Gaeltacht area. The college lies beneath the beautiful Gaeltacht area of The Rosses. Irish-
mount Errigal and overlooks the majestic Poison language classes take place in the morning time and
Glen. Irish-language classes take place in the morning pupils take part in culturally enriching activities, such
time and pupils take part in culturally enriching as music, sport, song and dance in the afternoons
activities, such as music, sport, song and dance in and evenings. Students stay with families who are
the afternoons and evenings. Students stay with native Irish speakers and are taught by qualified
families who are native Irish speakers and are taught professionals in a safe and controlled environment.
by qualified professionals in a safe and controlled
environment.
YOUNG PEOPLE (12-18yrs) YOUNG PEOPLE (12-18yrs)
Coláiste Bhríde, Rann na Feirste Coláiste Mhachaire Rabhartaigh
Course A: 22/06/16 - 03/07/16 (CODE: CU2A) Course A: 17/06/16 – 02/07/16 (CODE: GL3A)
Course B: 03/07/16 - 17/07/16 (CODE: CU2B) Course B: 03/07/16 – 24/07/16 (CODE: GL3B)
Course C: 03/07/16 - 27/07/16 (CODE: CU2C) Course C: 25/07/16 – 16/08/16 (CODE: GL3C)
Course D: 24/07/16 - 14/08/16 (CODE: CU2D) Coláiste Mhachaire Rabhartaigh, a Gael-Linn
summer college, has been providing Irish-language
Coláiste Bhríde, Rann na Feirste was founded in courses for young people for over 30 years. The
1926 and it is the longest established college in the college is situated in the Cloch Cheann Fhaola
Donegal Gaeltacht area. The college is situated in an Gaeltacht area between Gort an Choirce and Cnoc
area renowned for the richness of the Irish spoken Fola, surrounded by magnificent views and long
there. Irish-language classes take place in the morning beaches. Irish-language classes take place in the
time and pupils take part in culturally enriching morning time and pupils take part in culturally
activities, such as music, sport, song and dance in enriching activities, such as music, sport, song and
the afternoons and evenings. Students stay with dance in the afternoons and evenings. Students
families who are native Irish speakers and are taught stay with families who are native Irish speakers and
by qualified professionals in a safe and controlled are taught by qualified professionals in a safe and
environment. controlled environment.
Coláiste Aoidh Mhic Bhricne, Teileann Coláiste na bhFiann, Gaoth Dobhair
Course A: 06/07/16 – 13/07/16 (CODE: GU3A) Course A: 05/06/16 – 25/06/16 (CODE: GFB1)
Course B: 16/07/16 – 30/07/16 (CODE: GU3B) Course B: 03/07/16 – 16/07/16 (CODE: GFB2)
Coláiste Aoidh Mhic Bhricne is a long-established Coláiste na bhFiann is one of Ireland’s longest
Gaeltacht summer college situated in south Donegal. established Irish language course providers and has
The courses take place is the picturesque area of been associated with Gaoth Dobhair for over 50
Teileann, on an inlet at the eastern end of the highest years. The college is situated in one of the largest
sea-cliffs in Europe, Sliabh Liag. Irish-language classes Irish-speaking areas in the country, surrounded by
take place in the morning time and pupils take part the Derryveagh Mountains and the Atlantic Ocean.
in culturally enriching activities, such as music, sport, Irish-language classes take place in the morning
song and dance in the afternoons and evenings. time and pupils take part in culturally enriching
Students stay with families who are native Irish activities, such as music, sport, song and dance in
speakers and are taught by qualified professionals in a the afternoons and evenings. Students stay with
safe and controlled environment. families who are native Irish speakers and are taught
by qualified professionals in a safe and controlled
environment.Application Form
Applicant Number:
Please fill in form using BLOCK CAPITALS and BLACK INK. Illegible and incomplete forms will not be
accepted.
If applicant is under 16 at time of application the form must be filled in by parent/guardian.
All supporting evidence must be original copies. Photocopies will not be accepted.
* indicates compulsory fields
Applicant’s Name:*
Address:*
Date of Birth:*
Contact Details:* Mobile Number:
(If applicant is under 16
please provide contact Home Number:
details for parent/ (At least one phone number must be provided)
guardian)
E-mail:*
Course Choice:* 1.
2.
Criteria:* 1. Signed up to Líofa Please tick
2. Eligibility under listed criteria
a) Entitled to free school meals
Name of School:
(You must provide an original letter from Education and Library
Board or headed letter from school confirming the same)
b) On one of the benefits listed on page 3
(You must get form stamped by local benefits office below)
c) In receipt of Working Tax Credit/Child Tax Credit
(You must include a copy of the Award notice for 2015/16)
Confirmation of receipt of application for Líofa Gaeltacht Bursary Scheme 2016
Applicant Name:
Application Received:
Application Number:
Your application will be processed in March after the closing date. Líofa will endeavour to let you
know if you have been successful by the middle of April.Application Form
Declaration:* I confirm that the information given in the form is accurate and correct.
Signature: Name: (BLOCK CAPITALS)
Relationship to applicant: (if applicable)
Date:
Confirmation by Social Security Office that applicant or applicant’s parent(s) / Guardian(s) are
in receipt of related benefits as outlined in the criteria section:
Social Security Office: (To be completed if you ticked part 2b under criteria)
Signed (Social Security Official): Date:
Print Full Name: Office:
Social Security Official Stamp:
Data Protection:*
Please indicate as appropriate.
1. Are you content to receive information about other Líofa initiatives using the contact details provided:
YES NO
2. Are you content for DCAL to share your personal data with Gaeltacht providers/Foras na Gaeilge for
administrative purposes: YES NO
Reminder:
I have enclosed Free school meals letter
I have enclosed Working Tax Credits/Child Tax Credit Award notice
I have completed and signed the application form
For DCAL use only:
Verified by: Date:
A duly authorized representative of DCAL Languages and Waterways Branch
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